Æ28 - Philip I COL HEL I O M H

€2.00
IssuerHeliopolis (Syria Phoenice)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.08 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#27494
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Pious Fortunate Augustus)
Reverse descriptionPropylaeum of the temple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus with stairway flanked by pedestals leading to a portico with twelve columns flanked by towers; ear of corn in central arch; below, altar flanked by two smaller altars
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL HEL I O M H
(Translation: the colony of Heliopolis; Jupiter of Heliopolis, the best and greatest)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID6923207740
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